In the middle ages, the merchants of the Hanseatic League is settled in the then Reval. The strategic location of the city directly on the Baltic Sea and the proximity to the trading bases in Russia of Tallinn made it a thriving metropolis. The prosperity of the Tallinn traders in architecture is still visible. Discover this beautiful historic city on the Baltic Sea and make trips in the hinterland of Tallinn with your rental car.
On the road via Baltica, Tallinn with Riga in Latvia and Narva is connected to the Russian border. Also, there are good connections in the South and southwest of the country. The transport system in Tallinn is very well developed. You can rent their car at the airport of Tallinn, as well as throughout the city. car hire locations of from different car hire companies in Tallinn are here available.
About 48 meters the old toompea is surrounded by old city walls, which is since 1997 to the UNESCO World Heritage site. The Cathedral was formerly seat of the Bishop and of the Teutonic Knights. Today, that of Catherine II. sitting here in the former Castle, had been built was, the Parliament and the Government of Estonia. Kiek in de Kök, from which you could look in the kitchens of the citizens of the lower town is one of the most famous towers on the Cathedral Hill. In addition, the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral fascinates visitors from around the world. Architecture today is their confectioners almost surreal, a sign of the Russification of the city and thus little was however turn of the century. The lower town is the actual historic centre of Tallinn and St. due to his Church Nikolai, the beautiful old market and the Gothic town hall with its Dragon gargoyles shaped. From here, you have also a wonderful view of the city and the harbour. With your rental car, it is also not far away in the State of the art KUMU, the Art Museum, Tallinn. It was opened in 2006 and shows mainly modern and contemporary art and Estonian painting since the 18th century. The 17th century. the modern museum was awarded European Museum of the year in 2008. Also a walk through the harbour is very nice. Here specify ships from Helsinki, Finland, Rostock in Germany, Stockholm, Sweden, Åland in Denmark and Saint Petersburg in Russia. Enjoy the international flair and watch the colorful bustle with a cup of coffee in the Hafenkneipen.
Of course, the beaches of the Baltic Sea in Estonia are very popular. In addition, also the Estonian archipelago entice with their beautiful flora and fauna. Here you can find also seals and seals. Estonia has very beautiful lakes, where you can go swimming and relax can just to the South and East. Take your car along the Via Baltica and visit the Riga, the capital of Latvia. Or discover the border of the EU to the East of Tallinn.
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